About this episode

Tracy Stone-Manning discusses the importance of the Roadless Rule and the implications of its potential rescindment.

The Forest Service has proposed to rescind the Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 45 million acres of National Forest. These forests play a role in maintaining clean water and air, wildlife habitat and provide lots of recreational access for climbing, hiking, biking and paddling.     Today, Tracy Stone-Manning, executive director of the Wilderness Society and former director of the Bureau of Land Management, joins us to talk about why Roadless Areas matter, the latest efforts to dismantle protections for our public lands, and how to write your best comment.  The Wilderness Society has made it easy to add your voice to the discussion about the Roadless Rule. Comments due Monday, September 21st. And Then What series made possible by Diaries+ Members You can join today.

People in this episode

Guest: Tracy Stone-Manning

Topics covered

• Roadless Rule
• public lands
• environmental protection
• recreational access
• wildlife habitat

Keywords

• Roadless Rule
• National Forest
• Wilderness Society
• public lands
• environmental policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wilderness Society, Bureau of Land Management

Places: National Forest

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